Hepatitis B/Ultrasound
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]
Overview
The ultrasound may be used as a screening tool in patients with chronic hepatitis for the early detection of hepatic cirrhosis. HBsAg carriers with cirrhosis should be echographically evaluated every 6 months.
Ultrasound
The following findings may be identified:[1]
- Coarse echogenicity
- Segmental hypertrophy with nodular appearance of the liver
- Portal hypertension:
HBsAg carriers should have regular serial serum alpha-fetoprotein determinations, and ultrasound examinations for those above 40 years of age (with 6 month intervals).[2]
Both these tests are recommended to be repeated regularly, for all HBsAg carriers with cirrhosis.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Hepatitis D" (PDF).
- ↑ World Health Organization, Guidelines for the Prevention, Care, and Treatment of persons with chronic Hepatitis B Infection. (March 2015). http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/154590/1/9789241549059_eng.pdf Accessed on October 4th, 2016
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